Your group has been hired as tour guides for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Before you begin, you must know some important information about our state. 

Directions:

I.       Choose a name for your group.

II.      Choose someone from the group to fill the following positions:

             Researcher

          Creative Consultant

          Layout Editor

III.    Carefully read each task below and choose ONE to complete.  Each group will present their project to the class.

1.                Research the state symbols of Virginia and develop a flyer describing at least 3 of these symbols or create the symbols from materials in the classroom or brought from home.

One site you may consider using:

http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?FeatureID=138

2.                Research the history of Virginia and write a newspaper article highlighting at least 3 important events or write and perform a skit depicting the historical events.

One site you may consider using:

http://www.vahistorical.org/storyofvirginia.htm

3.                Research the regions of the state and present them in a slide show or on a poster board.

One site you may consider using:

http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/History/virginiaregionswithcounties.pdf

IV.    After completing your project, explore the topics you did not choose to expand your knowledge of Virginia.  Each group will be asked questions concerning all areas.  Be prepared!!

V.      You may go to the following sites and complete these fun activities when your group has completed its project and explored the other topics:

Color sheet:        http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/misc/us-va-l.gif

Word scramble:  http://legis.state.va.us/cap_class/class_media/games_to_pdfs/Virginia%20President%20Word%20Scramble.pdf

VI.           Present Projects

Grading Scale:         Group participation              20

                                  Project                                   50

                                  Orally answer questions       10

                                  Presentation                          20